William "Bill" K. Naughton's Obituary
William K. Naughton age 86, of Ames died Thursday, July 23 at Abington on Grand in Ames, Iowa. A visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, July 26th at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, with a 4:00 PM Rosary and a 7:00PM Vigil Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, July 27, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames with Burial at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in rural in Gilbert. William K. Naughton was born June 5, 1923 in Sioux City, the son of John M. and Florence (Davenport) Naughton. He graduated from West Des Moines Dowling Catholic High School. He then graduated from Loras College in Dubuque. He was then inducted in to the US Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. William married Kathleen Baldus on December 28, 1966 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Des Moines. He was employed as a Field Agent for the Internal Revenue Service in Des Moines until he retired. He then sold Real Estate for Iowa Reality. In 1989 Bill and Kathleen moved to Belle Vista, AR and lived there until 2005 when they returned to Ames. Bill was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus where he held a fourth degree. Bill was an avid golfer, Hawkeye Fan and Notre Dame Football Fan. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Naughton of Ames, Son, Patrick J. Naughton of Lawrence, KS, Brother, Jim Naughton of Mc Clean, VA, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Infant brother, and Brothers, Jack and Gordon. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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